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Dear Readers,

GOLF, GOLF and more Golf!

Welcome to our yearly Golf issue.

You may have noticed that our cover is a little different this time around. We were so pleased when the world renowned artist and new resident of Mesquite, Kim Whitesides, approached us about creating a special rendering of our very own Wolf Creek Golf Course.We found Kim so interesting that we will be doing an in depth article about him in our November/December issue. We hope you will find his life and works of art as fascinating as we did.

This is the time of year the Long Drivers arrive and bring our city some great entertainment. Please come out and cheer them on. All of the events are free to the public, including the final which will be aired on ESPN. Please see the schedule of events on page 7 in this issue.

Residents and visitors alike find these months some of our finest for enjoying all of the outdoor activities that Mesquite and the surrounding areas provide. As usual, please stop by our advertisers businesses and thank them for making this publication possible. Please visit our website at www.viewonmesquite.com and don’t forget to like us on Facebook.

And, by the way, I have been working on my golf game so…. Long Drive 2013 Here I Come!FORE!!!!!

Sincerely,

Kathy LeeEditor in Chief

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Sept 15 – Oct 31, 2012 Volume 5 – Issue 5

Editor in Chief Kathy Lee

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In This Issue September 15 – October 31, 2012, Volume 5– Issue 5

12 History of the RE/MAX Long Drive

28 Women in Golf Over the Century

46 Putting a Face on Gold Butte

8 It’s All About Flexibility11 Tennis TNT14 Golf Mesquite Nevada18 Be the First to Play Our Newly Renovated Greens At Wolf Creek Golf Club20 Lost Jewel of the Desert20 Coyote Willows21 Two Great Courses to Challenge Your Skills24 CasaBlanca Pro Earns Top LPGA Designation 24 Old Farts Golf25 Local Golfer Wins State Championship32 Mesquite Chamber Golf Tourney a Big Success 35 Responding To Community Needs38 All - Time Great Golf Recipes39 Experience Nevadas Hidden Treasures40 Mesquite’s Library Gets a Makeover48 Awesome Adventures Update

F E A T U R E

I N E V E R Y I S S U E

3 Editor’s Letter

6 Why I Love Mesquite

7 View from the Mayor

10 View on Youth

34 View on Business

36 View on Golf

42 View on Travel

44 View on Healthy Lifestyles

64 Senior Center News

Cover painting, original artwork by Kim Whitesides.

It was just a few years ago when my wife and I first ventured into Mesquite. We came from the north trying to escape winter, if only for a few days. I remember my first drive through town, admiring the sculpted greens and fairways, how they hung and unfolded across the red and orange desert. It seemed every street had its own golf hole. A golfer’s paradise! That short visit made such a positive impact, the following year we decided to make Mesquite home.

Spoiled in our golf surroundings, Mesquite has made our lives better. We’ve made incredible friends on the links, dined in great clubhouses, and chased old man par on several beautiful golf courses. Our small town has a genuine hospitality that pitches our friendly atmosphere. Our abundant sunshine chips away winter and the people always putt for birdie. That’s why we love Mesquite. Ron & Julia Vedd

Our love affair with Mesquite began in December 2007. We had watched Big Break Mesquite and thought it would be fun to come to Mesquite and golf. On our way to the airport we had to stop and buy a travel bag for my clubs. It was typical rainy and gloomy Washington state weather; a fellow customer saw us loading up my clubs and commented, “I hope you’re headed somewhere sunny.” Even though we were only here for four days, we fell in love with the town. The weather was amazing, golf was spectacular, and the people were some of the friendliest we had ever met. In January 2009 we made a return trip and bought our home with the intention of moving here when Stuart retired. In June 2011, good fortune fell upon us; I was offered a job at Wolf Creek Golf Club and three days later we sold our home in Washington. Stuart retired; we packed up our belongings and began one of the greatest adventures of our life – living in a warm, sunny climate with incredible golf, beautiful scenery, fun happy people, and an unbelievable job for me. We absolutely love living in Mesquite.Stuart & Kathy Bussman

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It’s hard to explain spectacular, beautiful, or awe inspiring. Each individual will inevitably have to define these words from their own personal perspective. Or you could simply set up a tee time at any of the Virgin Valley’s nine golf courses and experience it for yourself.

Very few industries have had such a positive impact on the local economy than our golf courses. They certainly generate millions of dollars in revenue every year. From my point of view, that is a small part of what golfing does for Mesquite. Many of our residents chose to live in Mesquite after playing golf on the local courses. The course owners have donated thousands of dollars to local charities. Our golfing communities increase the quality of life for everyone.

In just a few short years, Mesquite has become a golf tourism powerhouse. Every year, tens of thousands of people from all over the world play golf in Mesquite. We

host some of the largest tournaments in Nevada, including the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship held here each year in the fall. This year’s Championship will be held at the Mesquite Sports & Events Complex from October 17th through October 25th.

Spectacular... Beautiful... Awe Inspiring... But don’t take my word for it. Tee it up and find out for yourselves. Mayor Mark Wier

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Chad Klein, a local Mesquite resident, started golfing at the age of eight. You might say golf has been a life long passion of his. Chad, who pays for his passion by working at the Conestoga Golf Course, has an undeniable talent for the game. He wants to earn his PGA tour card some day. He holds a 4 handicap and rarely uses his driver during a round of golf. That’s because he hits his 3-Wood 350 yards. Now that’s not to say Chad doesn’t know how to hit a driver, in fact he uses it more often than any other club in his bag. You see, Chad is a competitive Long Driver and a bit of an enigma in a sport where often long driving and good golf are mutually exclusive of one another. Oh, and he hits his wedge 170 yards too.

It was in college that Chad really decided he had a knack for the sport. He entered a local Long Drive qualifier and hit the ball 389 yards with a standard Ping driver. Chad has been competing in Long Drive competitions since 2007. In 2010 he qualified to compete in the world championships at the regional qualifier in Denver with a 422 yard drive. In Dallas last year he drove a ball 400 yards to make the championships again. He passed the local qualifier in St George with a 398 yard drive earlier this year which is required in order to enter a regional qualifying event. Chad will be attending the regional event in Denver again and, if necessary, will go to Dallas and try once more. There is also a last chance regional qualifier right here in Mesquite, a week before the main event. I think it’s unlikely Chad will need that one.

Chad’s equipment of choice is a Krank, 5-6 degree 460cc head coupled with an Aldila XXX stiff shaft with a low kick point, Golf Pride sticky grips, and a Hirtzl kangaroo leather glove. He tees it up on a 4” Zero Friction tee. His club head speed has been recorded at 142 miles-per-hour.

In a sport where the competitors are looking more and more like weight lifters, Chad, at 6’5” and 190 lbs while certainly not small, might be considered at a disadvantage. Chad tells me a friend observed that, “these guys are twice your size!” His reply, “It’s all about flexibility.” We believe you Chad; now go knock the cover off it!

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It’s All About FlexibilityBy Larry LeMieux

Editors NoteA local group of Mesquite residents have banded together as “Chad Fans” in support of this great local talent. Anyone interested in becoming a Chad Fan can contact Lori Jacobson at jacobsonmesquite@gmail.com.

Please join us at View On Mesquite Magazine in cheering Chad on to success and attend this year’s RE/MAX Long Drive Championship.

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Mesquite Elks Lodge issued a press release regarding holding an informational meeting on May 14 at the Elks Lodge to determine if the community would support a Little League program. Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Lou Martin brought the original proposal to the Lodge, which was unanimously supported by Lodge members. Since the goal of the Lodge is to promote baseball and softball training and recreation to ALL youth of our community, this is a perfect fit.. More than 57 parents and numerous children attended the first meeting. Lou acted as moderator and immediately asked for specific attendees to sit at the head table to field questions and act as a temporary board. They spoke on why such a program would help the youth and create synergy within the Mesquite community. The meeting was quite successful as the attendees unanimously moved to support and continue the work of the Lodge.

The initial Advisory Board was selected: Lou Martin, Dan Wright, Geno Withelder, Troy Tanner, Bob Snell, Nick Montoya, Natalie Anderson, Shelly Stenberg, Marco Ruelas and Travis Wakefield. The Board met for a few minutes after the meeting to plan the next course of action. Suggestions were made for fundraisers, grants and other means of raising funds so all families in Mesquite would share in this program.

In late May, the Advisory Board met to review and create a schedule of events to accomplish its goals. The Board unanimously named the program the Virgin Valley Little League (VVLL). The VVLL Board recommended three LL divisions, Minor League 8-10 ages, Major League 11-12 ages and Junior League ages 13-14. The goal would to have four teams in each league.

The Lodge’s 4th of July celebration netted over $1,270.00 for the League. Fifteen Elks cooked and sold a whole lot of pancakes. Since the first organizational meeting the Advisory Board has met four times and has incorporated the league, elected first year officers who are Lou Martin-President, Nick Montoya-Vice President, Dan Wright-Treasurer and Shelly Stenberg-Secretary. The board has been in contact with LL International and is working on the Charter. The Elks Lodge presented the Board with $1,000.00 in grant money from the BPOE Grand Lodge from their ‘Beacon of Hope’ program, which supports Lodges in their quest to help their communities. Making this endeavor successful will require many volunteers in all aspects in running and funding the league. It will need volunteers for the following committees: equipment, umpiring, coaching, grounds keeping, scheduling, sponsorships and concession stands. The Board hopes that this drive for volunteers will promote harmony and goodwill throughout the Mesquite community. It is a win-win for all areas of our community. The Advisory Board hopes to start league play in March of 2013. The sounds of play ball will again resound through the community.

For information regarding the Virgin Valley Little League, contact Lou Martin at (702) 219-5171.

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Elks Lodge Presents $1,000.00 ‘Beacon of Hope’ Grant to Virgin Valley Little League. Howie Koontz Lodge Trustees Chairman and Leading Knight Charlie Lum Kee present check to Dan Wright Treasurer VVLL as other VVLL Board members watch. Photo left to right Board members Troy Tanner, Shelley Stenburg, Geno Withelder, Lum Kee, Wright and Koontz. ~ Photo by Lou Martin

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A great doubles player knows that better play with any partner includes seven elements. First, plan where to serve - then talk about your plan with your partner. Always use your team’s strengths and support your partner with positive statements. Move with your partner and the ball. Place your ball well and when possible move forward to take the ball out of the air. Finally, the better players know that doubles is a game of tactics and court positioning.

All players need a full shot arsenal and many forget that it is not all about topspin and huge serves. To complete your choices of shots, you need to practice the one handed backhand, the drop shot, the body serve, the looper - also know as the sky ball - the backspin forehand, the drop volley, the volley lob, and well placed returns. Practice is required so that you can use these shots even during a stressful time.

Tennis is very much like a dance. Move and talk with your partner at all times. Be smooth and balanced in your moves and take your time to develop the point. Think of a waltz by using the idea of hitting the ball and ‘a one, two, three’ movement. As in any dance, sometime we must improvise and go with the music much like the flow of a match.

A little known shot that is legal is the “around the net post” shot. If you find yourself pulled extremely wide, this shot is available to you. In fact, even if your ball does not pass over the height of the net it is still in play if it hits in the opponent’s court. If your ball hits the net post and the ball falls in the court, it is legal just like a net cord. However, if the balls strikes anything attached to the net post, the point is over. You probably will see one of the pros play this shot in the next Grand Slam.

See you on the courts!

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Tennis TNTMove With Your Partner…the Doubles Dance

By Donna Eads

By Rob Krieger

Three hundred golfers (from around the world), one club (the driver), six balls (launched over 200 mph), and incredible distances (400 yard-plus) can mean only one thing: The world’s longest drivers are back in Mesquite for power golf ’s premier event, the 2012 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Powered By Dick’s Sporting Goods.

During the world finals of 2011, David Mobley and Carl Wolter both hit drives of 459 yards. That’s over four football fields long and seems completely inhuman. Bombing a golf ball to the extremes is what this testosterone filled contest is all about ever since it started 37 years ago in 1975. When most things have not been going so well in our country and in Nevada, a constant and bright light has been shining on Mesquite with continued growth and that has been the World Long Drivers competitions.

Back in 1975, it was called the U.S. National Long Drive Championship and it was held in Las Vegas and owned and operated by Golf Digest. The first champion of the event was Evan “Big Cat” Williams launching a ball 319 yards. That was also back when the equipment was much different. There were persimmon headed drivers, steel shafts, 43” driver lengths and a golf ball was made of different materials and compositions. The total purse for the event was $50,000. For what it’s worth, in this year’s 2012 championship, drivers are titanium or composite materials, shafts are graphite and max out at 50” long and the total purse will be in excess of $500,000.

For almost 20 years, the event grew but it wasn’t until 1994 that the Long Drivers received the boost they needed to grow and gain more respect. It was at that time that 2-time long drive champion, Art Sellinger, became the owner of the event and created “The Long Drivers of America (LDA).” Art’s vision of global growth started taking shape by first negotiating with RE/MAX to become the events title sponsor. Wanting to entice competitors from all over the world to compete it was renamed The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship and held at the Las Vegas Hilton Country Club. Qualifying rounds were soon throughout the year and all around the world. Today, there are 16 countries holding qualifying events and 60 countries represented tagging it as a true global event.

In 1997, the event moved north from Las Vegas to Mesquite. In order to accommodate other events and venues in Vegas, the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority (LVCVA), Mesquite Resort Association, Las Vegas Events and the City of Mesquite worked together to bring the growing sport to its new home. In the events first year here, the championship was hosted at the CasaBlanca Golf Course right off the 1st tee. To this day, a marker noting the occasion rests there where Jason Zuback launched the winning and longest drive ever recorded at that time in competition of 412 yards 27 inches for his second of four consecutive Long Drive Champion victories.

The event moved the following year from CasaBlanca Golf Course over to the Palms Golf Course driving range where it remained until 2007. Since that time the event has continued to gain notoriety and popularity.

In 1995 ESPN began taping the championship in order to replay the broadcast coverage worldwide on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Since then, the show has now become a holiday staple with a huge captive audience. For those that can’t wait, and since 2010,

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ESPN3 now airs the broadcast live via the internet. This year the event will air on ESPN December 23rd at 11:30 am PST, and ESPN2 on December 25th at 12:30 pm PST.

The sleepy city of Mesquite which the pioneers passed through going west on the Old Spanish Trail soon found itself with global recognition and as a budding vacation and retirement destination. With the event being the best marketing tool for the city of Mesquite, and putting it on the map so to speak, it was then city, local and county officials decided to do what it took to keep the event right here in Mesquite so it could continue to grow. City planners and other officials soon agreed to build for Long Drivers, and for the community of Mesquite, a multi-functioning complex that could be used year round by the city but specifically for hosting Mesquite’s Long Driver’s marquee event. In order to have a site ready in a short period of time, the city negotiated a land swap deal that not only provided the means to get the project done but to also have it operational, on time and under budget. The Mesquite Sports and Event Complex was christened in 2008 by the Long Drivers as they began blasting golf balls just below the now famous flat top mesa.

The event has continued to grow and change over the years. Not only have the venues changed, but the growth has spurred different divisions for competition.

• Open Division - The main division from which a World Champion is crowned. Anyone at any age can compete for the title.

• Seniors – Age 45 and older• Super Seniors – Age 50 and older• Grand Champions – Age 55 and older• Legends – Age 60 and older • Masters – Age 65 and older• Women – Any female at any age can compete

(All division must have a minimum of 12 competitors to compete.)

In the past there have been divisions for Military Personnel (4 years) and Juniors.

Some other changes over time were the Pinnacle golf balls. It was the official ball for 15 years until 2010 when Dick’s Sporting Goods became a major sponsor and created the Slazenger Raw Distance Golf Ball.

For this year’s event the dates on the calendar have changed from the last week in October and first week in November to Tuesday, October 17th and ending with the finals on Thursday, October 25th. Make sure you mark your calendars and plan to attend. One of the most amazing items of interest that many don’t realize is that all the qualifying and final events are FREE! There is no charge for admission at any time. So please tell your family and friends to come out and support Mesquite and the Long Drivers.

Steve Wiley and Mike Ambriz, both executives with the LDA, would like to point out that this event held over two weeks, since 1997, could not be done without the 175+ volunteers from the Mesquite community that work endlessly and selflessly to help make sure all the qualifying, practicing and main events come off like clock work. Their work often goes unnoticed, but it needs to be mentioned that without them this event and our community would not be able to host such a spectacular event. “We could not do it without them! Thanks to all of you!”

So get ready, it is that time of year again to enjoy golf ’s longest show on the planet where it’s all about “Driving for Show and DRIVING for Dough”. Good luck to all the contestants and welcome to our golf oasis in the desert. We hope Mesquite becomes a good luck charm in more ways than one! Bombs Away!

The Palmer Course at the Oasis Golf Club, 100 Palmer Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027(702) 346-7820 - Par 71, Yardage 6,633

The hallmark of any golf destination is the quality of the courses available. With the launch 12 years ago of Golf Mesquite Nevada, the defining element of the marketing group’s success has been its championship caliber golf courses here in Mesquite and in nearby St. George, Utah.

From the start, the Golf Mesquite Nevada menu has included courses that have been highlighted in the rankings of national and regional golf publications. With course designers such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Panks and John Fought, it’s not surprising to see The Palmer course at the Oasis Golf Club, Coyote Springs Golf Club, Conestoga Golf Club and the Championship Course at Sand Hollow Resort high on everyone’s list of must-plays.

Those premiere courses are not alone. Other partner golf courses with stellar credentials are Falcon Ridge and The Canyons at the Oasis Golf Club. Coral Canyon Golf Course rounds out the stellar list of courses available to golfers looking to customize their Mesquite golf vacations with GolfMesquiteNevada.com.

On virtually every one of these highly rated courses, golfers are treated to breathtaking scenery, impeccable conditions and country club service. From the forward tees, all are extraordinarily playable with spacious scenic fairways.

Golf isn’t the only attractive thing on the stay and play menu. Luxurious resorts like the Eureka Hotel Casino Resort and the newly named Holiday Inn Express at Falcon Ridge offer plenty of fun and relaxation off the golf course, as well as all the vacation amenities to fill out a golf getaway agenda. Off course activities include relaxing spa treatments, thrilling casino action, fine and casual dining, as well as live entertainment. Not far from Mesquite, vacationers can find state and national parks, hiking and biking, beautiful vistas and small-town hospitality.

By Randy Dodson

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Golf Mesquite Nevada’s Executive Director, Cody Law said, “Mesquite tends to be the central hub for many visiting the natural attractions that surround us. People come here to stay when they go to Brian Head, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, Tuacahn, Valley of Fire, Lake Mead and many other exciting attractions.”

“If you’re here for the first time, the landscape does tend to blow you away,’’ said Law, whose family was among the early settlers of this region dating back to the 1880s when Mesquite was the early settlement in what became the Virgin River Valley.

“After that initial visit, our guests come back time-and-time again for the quality of our golf courses because they are really good. It doesn’t hurt that our package prices offer an exceptional golf vacation value compared to other celebrated golf destinations.”

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Falcon Ridge Golf Course, 1024 Normandy Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027(702) 346-6363 - Par 71, Yardage 6,550

The Canyon Course at the Oasis Golf Club, 100 Palmer Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027(702) 346-7820 - Par 71, Yardage 6,408

Planning a perfect Golf Mesquite Nevada vacation is as simple as clicking to www.golfmesquitenevada.com or by calling (866) 720-7111. Either online or on the phone, you and your guests can build their own personalized vacation by choosing courses they wish to play and where they wish to stay.

Tee it up on these GolfMesquiteNevada.com Championship Courses.

Coyote Springs Golf Club, 3100 State Route 168, Coyote Springs, NV(877) 742-8455 or (702) 422-1400 - Par 72, Yardage 7,471

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Conestoga Golf Club, 1499 Falcon Ridge Parkway, Mesquite, NV (877) 489-0777 - Par 72, Yardage 7,232

Sand Hollow Resort Championship CourseWest Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane, UT 84737(435) 656-4653 - Par 72, Yardage 7,300

Coral Canyon Golf Course1925 N Canyon Greens Dr.,Washington, UT 84780(435) 688-1700 - Par 72, Yardage 7,209

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When it comes to the best in the West, it’s hard to beat Wolf Creek Golf Club, the “must play’’ course in the golf-crazy mecca of Mesquite, Nevada.

Wolf Creek Golf Club opened to national acclaim in 2000. Voted “America’s Best New Course” by Golf Digest in 2002, the dramatic desert tract quickly became a “must play” on golfers’ fantasy lists and solidified itself as Nevada’s Ultimate Golf Experience. Since then, Wolf Creek has become a staple in “Best of Golf” listings by every major golf publication, and is one of the main reasons Mesquite has become such a popular golf destination. It is a mainstay on Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list, and in 2011 captured Golf Digest’s “Fans’ Choice” competition, beating out 64 of the top public golf courses in America to become No. 1. Wolf Creek has received numerous accolades in its history. In 2011, The Wall Street Journal: Europe named Wolf Creek to its “Ten of the Best Places in the World to Play Golf” list, citing the course’s one-of-a-kind, picturesque setting and pristine course conditions.

Recently, the course was ranked 28 among Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Greatest Public Courses” for 2011/2012, and ranked 32 on Golfweek’s “Best Resort Courses” list for 2012. Golf Digest also gave the course 4.5 stars on its “Places to Play List,” and ranked it the number 2 course in the state of Nevada.

Although Wolf Creek is world famous for the highly acclaimed and unique golf experience, it also offers some of the finest dining around at the Terrace Restaurant, located in the clubhouse. The Terrace Restaurant is a full service restaurant and bar, also offering wonderful outdoor seating with breathtaking views of the golf course. Right now, Wolf Creek is planning a brand new “mouth watering” menu that will debut in the near future. The refreshing new menu is going to focus on serving delectable dishes freshly prepared from scratch using the finest quality ingredients with exciting recipes.

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By Joel Villanos

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Great views, variety, surfaces, and service have always been Wolf Creek’s calling card, and that theme has only been enhanced this September. Wolf Creek will undergo a renovation on all 18 of its putting greens, promising to have one of the best bentgrass putting surfaces in the area once complete. Wolf Creek wants you to be one of the first to play on the newly renovated greens in October. To help celebrate, Wolf Creek is offering an incredible deal that will double the fun on its roller coaster-like fairways. From November 19 through December 31, 2012, golfers will have the golden opportunity to play all the golf they can in two consecutive days at Wolf Creek for the low rate of $200. And to enhance this ultimate offer, make it a stay-and-play package with accommodations at the nearby Eureka Casino Resort, the toast of the town. For golfers who are looking to tame Wolf Creek for a great rate, the course also has a list of available Hot Times online, offering green fees at the lowest guaranteed rate.

With so much excitement going on at Wolf Creek, golfers are encouraged to book their tee times and reservations well in advance. With the launch of a new menu and the implementation of state-of-the-art putting greens right around the corner, Wolf Creek expects a deluge of golfers and foodies alike. For reservations and to book your tee times, visit www.GolfWolfCreek.com today or call (866) 252-4653.

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Historic Beaver Dam Lodge and Golf Resort was called, “The Lost Jewel in the Desert,” by stars who once stayed here, such as Clark Gable, Jane Russell, Howard Hughes, John Wayne and many more. Once you visit this beautiful property you will understand how it acquired its name. Beaver Dam Lodge and Golf Resort is open to the public, and offers:• 9-hole, par 3 executive golf course• Pro Shop• 18 remodeled rooms• Restaurant• Full service bar• Large outdoor patio for drinks and dining • Spectacular views of the course with the Virgin Valley Mountains as the backdrop Golf course, rooms and bar are open daily. Play and Stay packages are available year round. Golf prices vary during the season and, as always, the cart and shade are free! This course is an excellent place to work on your short game, and we do not close for over-seeding. The Beaver Dam Golf Course features 100 year-old cotton wood trees, a wandering brook, bent grass greens and is a great walking course with plenty of shade for the warmer days. Gas and pull carts are available.

The Beaver Dam Lodge and Golf Resort located at 452 Old Hwy 91 N., Beaver Dam, Arizona, is just a short 8 miles north of Mesquite. Tee times can be booked by calling 928-347-2222. For more information, please visit our website at: www.historicbeaverdamlodge.com.

The Coyote Willows Golf Course, located on Hafen Lane west of Riverside, has been operated by a group of extremely dedicated volunteers for the past four years.

The course was initially finished in 2004, but before it could open to the public flooding in 2005 wiped out four of the nine holes. It limped along as a 5-hole course until July of 2008 when it was shut down.

Through the efforts of the late Tony Evans, a group of residents of Coyote Willows banded together to get the course up and running again. All nine holes were eventually opened and ready for play. Flooding again in 2010 put two holes out of commission, but those were repaired fairly quickly and the course has been steadily improving since.

The course is fairly challenging, but is totally family-friendly and fun! Reasonable rates and club rentals are available. The course is open 7 days a week, so drop by or call (702) 345-3222 for more information or to book a tee time. We look forward to seeing you!

You can also visit our website at: www.coyotewillowsgolf.com or find us on Facebook.

By Lori Black

COYOTE WILLOWS GOLF CLUB

Palms Golf Club530 Peppermill Palms BlvdLittlefield AZ 864326804 yards & 71 par Affectionately known as the “one that started it all” the Palms Golf Club is the oldest and most varied of the courses in Mesquite. The Palms is a wonderful blend of two very diverse nines. The gently rolling front side offers expansive fairways with room to roam off the tee. The second nine flows up and down through the Mesquite bluffs with precision far more critical than length off the tee. The back nine will challenge your best shots with elevated tee boxes and stunning views. The par five, 15th hole is breathtaking vertical drop tee shot of over 100 feet. 200 palm trees of various types give the course its name and their towering presence the course’s unique signature. The golf course plays over 7,000 yards from the back tees and offers a “two courses in one” playing experience.

Tee times can be booked at www.casablancaresort.com or call (866) 401-6020.

CasaBlanca Golf Club1100 West Hafen LaneMesquite NV 890277036 yards & 72 par

The 7,011-yard CasaBlanca Golf Club course was designed by Cal Olson. These well-designed holes wind through the region’s natural desert wetlands offering wonderful views of the surrounding Virgin River Mountains. No less than 13 of the 18 holes play either over or around water hazards. One of the few walk-able golf courses in Mesquite, the CasaBlanca course is as scenic and relaxing as it is challenging. Large smooth greens will help your scorecard but accurate approach shots and well-placed drives are the key to scoring well at CasaBlanca.

Tee times can be booked at www.casablancaresort.com or call (866) 401-6022.

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By Christian Adderson

TWO GREAT COURSES TO CHALLENGE YOUR SKILLS

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By Mike Henle

CasaBlanca Golf Club Head Professional Mary Ochs earned a very prestigious honor recently when she attained the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Class A Teaching and Club Professional designation.

The 10-year resident of Mesquite earned the designation after completing several classes while passing tests in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Phoenix, Ariz. Ochs said the journey to reach the goal started in September of 2007. “If it hadn’t been for the wonderful people of Mesquite Gaming including Ann Sunstrum and Cal Richardson, I never would have done this,” Ochs said. “It took continual encouragement and without their support, I might not have achieved this.”

“I first had to submit my application to the LPGA. You must have a certain handicap in order to even take the Players Ability Test at Stone Creek Golf Course Arizona. Once you pass that, you are then in the application process; and you’re considered an LPGA Apprentice.”

Attaining the LPGA designation usually takes an average of eight years. Ochs’ dedication was evidenced by the fact that she completed her work and earned her Class A Teaching and Club Professional designation in 4 ½ years. She is one of only 1,200 women in the world to attain her LPGA Teaching Class A status.

“Everyone has their own learning style and particular pace,” she said. “I just stayed very focused. I fell in love with the educational process provided by the LPGA because I sincerely could feel the difference it was making in me. I really saw the value of what I was learning and knew that I could pass that on to my students. There was a special sense of satisfaction that I felt with every day. Golf is an ever-changing sport and in order to help others, people like me must be willing to keep bettering ourselves.”

Further information can be found by calling Mary Ochs at (702) 756-7739.

In the spring of 1997, 12 Utah friends put together an annual golf weekend. Mesquite, Nevada became the yearly destination for the group, offering unmatched golfing along with day and nighttime amenities that all in attendance rated as outstanding. Over the years the event has continued to grow with 2012 attendance at 80 people including spouses. Thanks to the help of organizers in Mesquite, the group dubbed “The Old Farts” continues to have a successful event that the golfers and spouses look forward to each year in Mesquite.

The Old Farts would like to thank the event organizers, in particular the Falcon Ridge Golf Course for putting together the after party at Scotty’s Bar and Grill.

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OLD FARTS GOLF

CasaBlanca Pro Mary OchsEarns LPGA Class A Designation

By Larry LeMieux

Since we last interviewed Ryan Baeza a year ago, he has been quite busy. He has graduated high school with good grades and will be attending college at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Ryan plans to get his associates degree in Physical Therapy, something he can use even after his professional golf career runs its course.

In Ryan’s final year as a Bulldog (Virgin Valley High School), he and his teammates attended the zone qualifier for 3A schools at the Falcon Ridge Golf Course. In attendance were also Boulder City and Moapa Valley. Even though the Bulldogs did not advance as a team, four of them qualified for the state championships, taking four of the six qualifying positions including Ryan, Kadan Atkin, Adison VanHouton and Tyler Hughes.

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Class 3A Nevada State High School Boys Golf Championships were held May 14 & 15 in Boulder City. Ryan shot a 69 on the first day, making birdie on five of his first six holes. He finished the first day six shots ahead of the field. On day two, he struggled early-on and was losing that lead when he suddenly came to life and finished the final round with a 74 and a two day total of 164, eleven shots ahead of the field.

This summer Ryan entered several Amateur tournaments in Las Vegas where he finished 4th at Tuscany Golf Course and 11th at Angel Park. He plans to enter some Pro-Am events in California later this year and would like to try out for the European Tour after college. The top five in the qualifying tournament are added to the tour in Europe each year. At an average qualifying score of 4-5 under par, Ryan believes he can make it. The European tour is a good stepping-stone to the PGA tour for many players.

I asked Ryan if he had any advice for young people wishing to start a career in golf. He said to not get discouraged, never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it and most of all, Practice, Practice, and Practice.

We at View on Mesquite Magazine are very proud of this young man and will keep you up to date on his progress.

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Local Golfer Wins State by 11 Shots

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I have heard it said that the word “golf” is an acronym for Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden. That statement is about as true as the word “Ford” meaning “found on road dead.” The word “golf” appeared in written text in 1425 and may have come from the Dutch word, kolf, which means stick or club used in a number of games or from the Scottish word, goulf (or gowf) which means “to strike.” Ladies have been playing golf for hundreds of years, though the early years are not well documented as it was a predominantly male sport until the 1800s.

One of the best accounts of what was probably the first famous female golfer is of Mary, Queen of Scots, who played golf throughout the mid 1500s. She is said to have called her assistants “Cadets” and to have coined the term, “Caddie.”

Besides Her Majesty, there are a few clues that women were playing golf in Scotland throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, however not until the early 1800s did women”s golf become news and made headlines throughout the 1800s, and continues to do so today.

On January 9, 1811 the first ladies’ golf tournament was held at Musselburgh Links in Musselburgh, Scotland. The course invited local “fisherwives” to compete in an 18-hole tournament, the winner to receive a “Creel Trophy” (I’m not sure if they received an actual fish or a trophy that was named for a fish) as well as three blue silk handkerchiefs from Barcelona.

Across the pond and 80 years later, in 1891 the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Long Island was the first United Sates golf course to allow women out on the links.

In 1894, the first U.S. ladies’ tournament was held at a 7-hole course in Morristown, New Jersey at what was later to become the Morris Country Golf Club.

Twenty-five years before women were allowed to vote, on November 9, 1895, the USGA kicked off the first ever U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Meadow Brook Golf Club in Hempstead, NY. The women played nine holes, stopped for lunch and played nine more when they were finished. Lucy Barnes Brown of the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club took first place with a total score of 132 in the stroke play tournament. The match play format was instituted the following year.

In 1938, Minneapolis native, Patty Berg, won the U.S. Women’s Amateur before playing in and winning the first ever U.S. Women’s Open in Spokane WA in 1946. The Open’s purse was $19,700 (much better than a fish and a few handkerchiefs) and was financed by slot machine proceeds from the Spokane Athletic Round Table. Berg went on to win the 1958 Western Open, her 15th major championship, which remains the all-time record for most major wins by a female golfer.

By Michelle Brooks

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In 1950 Berg, together with 12 other women, went on to found the now oldest continuing women’s professional sports organization in the United States, the Ladies’ Professional Golf Association (LPGA). The LPGA was partially financed by Wilson Sporting Goods who had, in 1941, launched the Patty Berg Cup Defender Signature golf clubs that were a huge seller. Berg remained a member of Wilson’s Advisory Staff for 66 years, until her death in 2006.

More currently, Swedish professional golfer Annika Sörenstam is one of the most successful female golfers in history, having won 90 professional international golf tournaments as a professional before leaving professional golf in 2008.

Yani Tseng, a Taiwanese professional golfer is currently playing on the U.S. based LPGA tour. Yani is the youngest player ever, male or female, to win five major championships and is currently ranked number one in Women’s World Golf Rankings.

Tseng and Sörenstam are only a couple of the thousands of professional women golfers all over the world, many sponsored by major golf brands and playing on the LPGA and other tours.

Golf has been around for centuries, and for centuries women have been an integral part of this long standing game. Not all of us (not many of us, really) reach golf stardom but we are still out there, after hundreds of years, chasing that little white ball, and will continue to do so for many, many years to come. So, let’s get out and play some golf!

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What a success! Mesquite Chamber members and the surrounding community have now enjoyed our largest fundraiser for the seventh year. On behalf of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I want to extend a heart-felt thank you to the members and the community for making this event so successful. It was the vision of the Board of Directors and the Planning Committee to bring to you a well-rounded golf and putting tournament located at the beautiful Falcon Ridge Golf Course. We had 93 golfers and over $6,000 in prize donations. This made our vision a reality by helping to bring much needed operating capital into the Chamber...we made over $6,000!

By Ann Miranda

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney A Success!

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Desert Oasis Spa and Salon is a gem hidden in the far reaches of the Oasis Professional Park; the entrance is secreted in the corner of the courtyard of building 11. Finding it takes faith and persistence, but the rewards are well worth it. Owner and stylist Bobbie Stafford is all about creating a welcoming environment where clients find an island of calm and serenity where they can relax and be pampered.

When you enter the salon, the only thing separating the space from the lush green golf course is a wall of glass. The soothing sound of a nearby water feature adds to the feeling of quite serenity. The space is divided up into separate areas for each individual type service, and a tour reveals four massage rooms, an esthetic’s room for facials and waxing, and a manicure room. The separate area for pedicures is particularly notable. Its harem-like setting is a perfect place for friends to lounge and share their experiences, or for individuals to appreciate the soothing views of the golf course. Bobbie explains, “We are a complete salon and day spa. You can come here by yourself or with your friends and spend all day relaxing and being pampered.”

She strives to keep the prices at the spa reasonable so locals who might never have visited a spa can come in for a haircut (women’s $20, men’s $15) or manicure/pedicure and get acquainted. She also offers monthly specials which are advertised on their website. “It’s a good way for new clients to try out the facility and for established clients to pamper themselves.”

“We have a number of long time clients who support us and provide great word of mouth advertising. We had one lady come in who enjoyed it so much she returned bringing other family members for a group spa day. Now they all come on a fairly regular basis!” She noted that some groups come and spend the entire day utilizing all the services.

Stafford is a major supporter of the community and understands the importance of the city to her business. “I donate spa and styling packages as raffle prizes for Chamber luncheons and to other groups and organizations around town.” She also realizes how hard Mesquite has been hit by the economic downturn. “I donate to dozens of charitable and fundraising events throughout the year. It not only helps the community, but it is a way for us to introduce our services to people who may never have been to a spa.”

With the pending return of the winter “snowbirds,” Stafford is hoping to lengthen the spa’s hours to 9AM-9PM, Monday through Friday. “We’re going to try it to better accommodate our golfers and clients with conflicting schedules.” She hopes the changes will allow more people to receive the benefits that spa treatments provide. The salon and spa offer a full line of hair and nail services, waxing, facials, message therapy body therapy including salt scrubs and day packages.

Desert Oasis Spa and Salon is located in the Oasis Professional Park, 840 Pinnacle Court, Building 11, Suite 103, Mesquite, NV, 89027. For more information or to book a reservation, visit the Desert Oasis’s website at www.adesertoasisspa.com or call (702) 345-4405.

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By Sue Santarcangelo

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*Clinical professional is defined as a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Faster.The 30-Minutes-or-Less E.R. Service Pledge. Only at Mesa View Regional Hospital. Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed. You’ll find these at Mesa View Regional Hospital. The experienced E.R. physicians and the entire team are committed to working diligently to have you initially seen by a clinical professional* within 30 minutes of your arrival. When minutes matter, choose the E.R. that doesn’t waste time. Choose Mesa View Regional Hospital. Visit us online at MesaViewHospital.com to view our average E.R. wait time.

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Responding To Community Needs Mesa View Regional Hospital is committed to providing the best possible care and services to the Mesquite area and Moapa Valley. As part of that process, the leadership team, medical staff and Board of Trustees regularly review how we can best respond to the medical demands of our region. The following are some exciting expansions that Mesa View is pleased to present to the community!

New Providers Mesa View Regional Hospital and Mesa View Medical Group announce and welcome our newest physicians to the medical community in Mesquite; Douglas Seip M.D., board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, and Michael J. Gorman D.O., board certified in Family Medicine. Both of these physicians will provide needed services to our active community.

Mesa View Medical Group is also pleased to welcome Jeromy Mendenhall PA-C (Physician’s Assistant-Certified), to work as a team member with Dr. Douglas Seip’s orthopedic practice. Jeromy is well known in the community having assisted in orthopedic patient care in the Mesquite area for the past four years.

Oncology Services beginning in Mesquite!In September Gamma West Cancer Services with Dr. James Clark and Dr. Ray Richards will be providing consultation services to patients in the Mesquite area. They will be located next to Mesa View Regional Hospital in the medical office building, Suite 10. Gamma West provides Tomotherapy and Brachytherapy treatments (radiation), which are provided at their facility in St. George.

Talks are underway for the addition of medical oncology (chemotherapy) services to be provided in Mesquite in the near future.

Expanded Diagnostic Testing For the diagnosis and treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Mesa View Regional Hospital can now provide patients an additional state-of –the-art test. The Ankle-Brachial Index test, or ABI, is now available through the Imaging and Diagnostic Testing department.

“Mesa View Regional Hospital – Not Just The Local Choice, The Better Choice”

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Fairway Woods - Getting Them Up

Good Luck and as Always…Fairways & Greens,Rob Krieger - PGA rjmkrieger@sbcglobal.net440-339-1183

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Many players have difficulty getting proper elevation, solid contact or consistent distance when hitting their fairway woods. A few simply adjustments are all that are necessary without having to do major swing surgery.

First, irons are made to hit down into the ball and take a divot. A fairway wood is designed to glide across the ground and bounce once it hits the turf. Woods also have longer shafts and less loft and should hit the ball further than an iron. Woods are no longer made of wood but of metal or composite materials and also called fairway metals.

The set up with a fairway wood is the same as the set up with an iron. Play the ball 3” off your left foot so the ball is forward in your stance. Weight is 65% on your front foot at address. Strike the golf ball first and hit the ground in front of the ball. By striking down and pushing the ball forward, the loft of the club is what gets the ball in the air and provides consistent contact. The left wrist will be firm at impact and not bent scooping the ball.

Over 60 juniors participated in this years summer program of clinics, skill challenges and tournaments. Pitching in to help were the local Golf Professionals with additional help by parents & volunteers. Special thanks goes to The Palms, CasaBlanca, Oasis, Conestoga and Falcon Ridge courses who donated time and facilities to host activities. The program is open each summer to all juniors from ages 6 - 18.

Special congratulations go to Marcus Degadillo (18) who had a double eagle on #12 at Falcon Ridge in the championship tournament & to Jeron Dalton (10) who had a Hole-in-One on #6 on the same day. Both earned gold medal status in the new medalist program.

The difference between the ball sitting up in the rough and the ball down on the fairway is that the club can go underneath the ball if you use your fairway set up. Instead of playing the ball 3” off your left heel, play the ball 1/2” off your left heel making the ball more forward in the stance. This is the same as if you have the ball on a tee. Your weight is 65% on your back foot at address. Shoulders are tilted up.

Don’t be a Hero... Put your wood back in the bag and use an iron with loft. Take your medicine and get back onto the short grass. You need a lot of strength to get the ball out and the percentages are not in your favor with a wood for this shot.

Because the wood is longer, the club head is further from your hands and will take longer to return to the ball but will be moving at a faster speed anyway. Take a shorter swing and slow your swing speed down to allow your weight to be on the back foot and hands to be set at the top BEFORE starting down.

Irons vs. Woods

Set Up - Fairway

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As I was growing up I remember my parents, along with several friends, watching golf on television most Sunday afternoons. Although my parents weren’t avid golfers themselves, they loved the sport. My father grew up in Scotland, not too far from St. Andrews, and learned to play golf at an early age. Even in his later years, on the course he could smack a decent golf ball, but was more inclined to sit back and enjoy a scotch high ball while watching the game.

Whether watching golf on TV or inviting guests over after playing a good round of golf, light snacks or hearty appetizers are a great way to tell your guests you are glad they are there. I have included a couple of recipes that can be made ahead and ready-to-serve as your golf guests arrive.

Tortellini “Caprese” SkewersEnjoy a modern-day twist to a

flavorful standard.

½ cup bottled pesto

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. water1 (9 oz) pkg. refrigerated three-cheese tortellini

66 (1-inch) fresh mozzarella cubes or small balls (about

two 8-oz. packages)

99 pear or cherry tomatoes (about two 10 oz.

containers)66 fresh basil leaves or sprigs (about one 4-oz. package)

33 (10-inch) wooden skewers

1. Combine pesto, vinegar and water in a small bowl;

whisk to combine

2. Prepare pasta according to package directions, rinse

in cold water and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with

half of the pesto vinaigrette. Cover pasta and remaining

vinaigrette with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes

or until chilled.

3. To assemble, alternately thread ingredients on each

skewer in the following order; tomato, tortellini, basil,

cheese, tomato, tortellini, basil, cheese and tomato.

Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette before serving.

Makes 33 skewers.

Miniature Blue CheeseBalls with Winter FruitMake a party plate using a variety of apricots, driedplums and dates.

30 dried apricotsWater4 tsp. pure vanilla extract2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans4 oz. cream cheese cut into chunks and room temperature3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled1 Tbsp. Brandy

½ Tbsp. grated yellow onion

1. Place the apricots in a saucepan. Add water barely to cover. Stir in vanilla. Bring apricots to boil, uncovered, and simmer until tender (2-4 minutes) depending on the dryness of the apricots. Test with a fork. The apricots should be tender but not limp. Drain and dry well. Set aside.2. Preheat oven to 375 F.3. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet. Toast the pecans for 4 to 5

minutes, until aromatic. Stir after 2 minutes and watch so the nuts do not scorch. Remove and pour pecans on waxed paper to cool. Whirl the pecans in a blender or food processor until very fine. Set aside.4. Place the cream cheese, blue cheese and brandy in the bowl of the food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are well blended. Add the onion and pulse briefly to incorporate. Remove mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 5. Remove cheese mixture from refrigerator. Form miniature balls and dip tops in pecans. Place on an apricot, nut-side up. Repeat until all mixture is used.

By: Helen Houston Creamer

Have you ever driven down I-15 and wondered just exactly what sights were hidden beyond the mountains that surround Mesquite?  The folks that belong to “Mesquite Jeeps” are finding that out. Mesquite Jeeps was the dream of Henry Ricci, a local jeeper, car lover and realtor. Over a year ago, Henry organized Mesquite Jeeps. Unfortunately for all of us, Henry past away just as the “gathering” (Henry never called it a club) was getting a foothold in our community. The dream lives on through all the people that Henry brought together.   Mesquite Jeeps now has 40 members and counting.

During the cooler summer mornings and evenings, some of Mesquite’s fulltime residents will head into the Virgin Mountains to escape the heat and enjoy a picnic or evening snack from many of the overlooks that can be found on the winding roads in our backcountry. Joshua trees and desert flora seem to add a surrealistic and peaceful atmosphere as you gaze across the valley as the sun goes down. Rock formations, mountain peaks and the occasional eagle or hawk add to the serenity. You may even see our desert tortoise. On these special jeep excursions, you can leave civilization behind and travel back in time very quickly in the areas surrounding Mesquite.

When the weather turns cooler the longer day and overnight trips begin. Future trips being discussed are: Cathedral Valley in Utah; Death Valley, California; Goblin Valley, Utah; and of course many day trips to the surrounding ghost towns and mines.

Mesquite Jeep members have visited many of Nevada’s hidden treasures.  The members get together monthly in the cooler months to discuss future outings. Past destinations have included: “Grand Gulch mine,” Toroweep and Whitmore Grand Canyon overlooks, Sandy Valley and many other scenic rides.  It’s not important if you don’t own a Jeep! Mesquite Jeeps is comprised of folks with all types of 4 x4 vehicles.  The four wheeling experience in the group varies, some may want an easy ride to see petroglyphs and ancient rock wall writings, while others may like to challenge their driving skills on some of the rougher trails. There is a trail and beautiful scenery for every desire and skill level. The group has many experienced members that are happy to provide 4-wheeling tips when needed, and will always stress the safety that 4-wheelers need in the heat of the desert and unfamiliar territory.

Your 4x4 does not need to be anything other than factory stock to enjoy many of the destinations If you want to get out into more challenging areas, there are many members who are able and willing to give you the advice you need to make your vehicle more capable, and can put you in touch with experts to improve your jeeps capabilities and maintain it.

Mesquite Jeeps has a Facebook page where members discuss trips and post pictures. For those who don’t like social media, an e-mail list is another source of communication.

If you are ready to get off the pavement and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding states with some great folks…load up your folding chairs, pack a lunch and plenty of water, and join us on the trail. We will get you home safely!!  A great time is guaranteed for all!

Contact Sandy Ricci at Bowtie@bajabb.com or call her at (702) 528-6576, or visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mesquitejeeps/

By Mike Wilbur

Experience Nevada’s Hidden Treasurers with Mesquite Jeeps

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Snowbirds will begin flocking back to Mesquite in the next two months and they will find something different. The library they left behind has changed. While they were away it doubled in size and had a facelift.

The changes began in early June when the library was closed and its collection of books, DVDs, CDs and other materials were packed up and put in storage. The same day that happened, three trucks towing prefabricated units to create an addition arrived, and the transformation of the building began. Five weeks later, the library was reopened with additional staff and $50,000 worth of new books, DVDs and other materials throughout the collection purchased with a grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services. The changes have been a long time coming and are not nearly as extensive as some would have wanted. When a bond issue to build new libraries failed in 2003, Mesquite lost its chance to get a new 15,000 sq. ft. library, but local library trustee Randy Ence and others continued to promote expansion of Mesquite’s library. In 2011, when the district had bond funds left after completing the construction of the Windmill Library and Service Center, Ence invited his fellow board members to come to Mesquite and see the need.

“It didn’t take much, I just asked them if they’d like to do it, and they loved to come because they hadn’t taken the opportunity. But when they walked through (the library) there was no doubt about it, everyone who came through said, “Hey, this is our priority.’”

Recalling that visit, library district executive director Jeanne Goodrich agreed that the Board’s visit last spring literally showed how crowded Mesquite’s library was. She noted, “We’d love to build a 15,000 sq. ft. library. We won’t be able to build a new building for 8-10 years...because of the recession and decline of property values. (But) the important thing is that it is still set as a priority once the economy comes back…”

A larger library may be far out in the future, but the new and improved old library is winning accolades. When asked about the community’s reaction to the improvements, Mesquite library branch manager Judi Sargent is ecstatic. “The patrons and the public have been thrilled. They can’t believe that we were capable of doing such an awesome job in such a short period of time, and did not disrupt their service during the time we were closed. Then when we opened, we opened such a beautiful facility.”

During the five weeks of construction the library remained open thanks to the Mesquite Fine Arts Center and the City of Mesquite, who offered to share the classroom at the art gallery as a temporary library annex. That made it possible for the staff to maintain a small portable library providing a limited number of books, DVDs and CDs for check out. Staff were also able to take requests for materials available throughout the district so patrons could order items from other libraries.

Judi Sargent was thrilled by their offer and support. “We are so grateful for their support. Thanks to their generous offer the entire transformation was made with the library closing for only one day during expansion and renovation.”

MESQUITE LIBRARY GETSA MAKEOVERBy Sue Santarcangelo

The library is now more than double its previous size with additional services, an expanded collection, and some operational changes. There are now two computers to access the libraries online catalogues. Check out is self-serve with a terminal in each side of the building. There is now a Customer Service desk in the lobby and a Reader’s Services desk located in the new expansion.

Judi Sargent explains the value of the new system, “The services that a Reader’s Services desk performs, like answering reference questions, helping locate materials, and ordering materials relieves the Customer Service desk.” Customer Service is where patrons obtain library cards, update contact information and pay fines.

Check out is now strictly self-service. Some patrons find the change a bit challenging, but once they use the new systems they seem pleased. There is no longer a need to scan every item since the modern machines read electronic tags inside the books and movies making check out fast and easy. The friendly library staff will be happy to help you get acquainted with this new service.

The library now has 10 adult computers and five children’s computers that can be reserved for use if patrons do not have their own computers. There is also expanded seating in both the children’s and adults’ library, and each table has multiple plugs for computers and Wi-Fi access.

The library has also added staff to handle the increased workload generated by the expanded space. There is a now a full-time Young Peoples Library Children’s Services assistant who will plan and execute a wide range of children’s events and programs. An additional part-time circulation assistant and two pages have also been added.

Another major change is the inclusion of an art gallery/meeting room located in the former Young Children’s library. The room is available for meetings and classes, and the gallery is open for viewing during library hours if the space is not booked. The district’s art gallery specialist Denise Alvarado selects artists whose work will be exhibited and exhibits change regularly. Those wishing to use the room should contact the library staff for more information.

The Mesquite Branch of the Las Vegas Clark County Library District is located at 121 West First North Street, Mesquite, NV, 89027. For additional information visit the district’s website at www.lvccld.org or call the Mesquite Branch at (702) 346-5224.

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Most travelers are familiar with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises, but did you know they have a little sister named Azamara? While the name might not be as well known, Azamara Club Cruises combines the best of both worlds: cruising and touring. Their tag line is “You’ll Love Where We Take You,” and with one glance at their itineraries, they live up to every word.

Azamara is a boutique cruise line with just two ships, the Journey and the Quest. With a total occupancy of just 694 passengers, the experience is intimate and sophisticated, yet relaxed. Because the ships are just 592 feet and 30,000 tons, they offer passengers access to unique ports that are not available on the large ships.

Azamara sets itself apart with many exceptional features, but their itineraries are some of the most unique in the cruise industry. While most cruise lines are in port for just one day, Azamara offers overnight stays, allowing passengers to truly experience the culture. In 2012, Azamara will sail to 181 fascinating ports in 55 countries around the globe. Each itinerary is extraordinary, but some of the most popular are: British Isles and Ireland in Bloom; Castles, Distilleries, and Pubs in Ireland and Scotland; Bordeaux Wine and The Guggenheim; Jazz in the Norwegian Fjords; Christmas in South America; Footsteps of Napoleon and the Amalfi Coast; and Isabella, Ferdinand, and Columbus departing from Seville. Special event voyages include Carnival in Rio, Chelsea Flower Show, and Monaco Grand Prix, just to name a few.

With all of that said, you may be wondering what Azamara has to do with golf? Azamara caters to golfers by partnering with PerryGolf, the international leader in golf vacations. Overnight and late night stays give golfers the opportunity to golf 18 holes at some of the world’s greatest courses in the British Isles, Mediterranean, and Asia. The PGA Catalunya Stadium Course near Barcelona, Spain is a top-ten European course and favorite destination for golfers everywhere. It is just one of nearly twenty scenic and challenging courses you will find on Azamara’s golf voyages. In July 2013, Azamara created a special British Open itinerary which includes Ireland, Scotland (for the British Open), and Germany. Grab this chance to play 6 rounds at historic Scottish and Irish courses that have hosted the Ryder Cup and the Walker Cup like the K Club and Royal County Down and finish by witnessing the final round of the British Open at Muirfield. Non-golfers will also love this voyage to the British Isles and Hamburg, Germany at summer’s peak. Castles, gardens, shopping, lively pubs, and distillery tours will fill your long stay in Edinburgh. Sail the Elba River to cosmopolitan Hamburg for an overnight stay to tour the old Town Hall, shop, and fill up on German food and beer.

If you want to cross the British Open or some of the world’s greatest courses off your golf bucket list, Azamara will take you there. Simply pick your voyage and tee up!

For information about this amazing cruise or any other Azamara cruises, please contact me at (435) 628-3636 as space is extremely limited.

Celece Seegmiller is member of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce and the owner of The Travel Connection, located at 1386 E. 100 South in St. George. If you have travel questions or would like to make a special request for the next View on Mesquite travel article, please call (877) 877-1326 or email celece@TRVL4U.com.

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Do you like going to the spa? If you are a spa enthusiast the immediate answer is YES! You understand the physical and psychological benefits of spa visits and can’t understand why everyone isn’t as wildly enthusiastic as you. If you answered NO, then you are probably one of millions of people who have missed an amazing opportunity to enjoy the emotional and health benefits of spa treatments. The question is: Why?

After taking a completely unscientific poll among my women friends, I found that the primary reason they don’t go to the spa is FEAR. Fear of the unknown – I’ve never had a facial or a massage. Fear that their body is not perfect and a massage therapist might laugh. Fear of being touched by a stranger. Fear of ___ . You can fill in the blank if you too have said no.

My skittish girlfriends are not alone. Men are even less likely to go to a spa. Even today with spas targeting their services to men, only around 35% of spa customers are men. The International Spa Association estimated in 2010 that there were about 19,900 spas in the U.S. Those spas handled more than 150 million visits, mostly from women, which generated an estimated 12.8 billion dollars.

So what do all those spa goers and spa owners know that you don’t? They know that spa treatments not only relieve stress and improve your emotional state, but they can improve your skin, calm your nerves and provide relief of tense muscles. Spa goers also know it feels good and it’s okay to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy. So how do you get there?

SPA 101 – Learning How to Spa!

First, decide you want to give it a try. Perhaps the hardest issue to deal with is giving yourself permission to pamper yourself. The benefit you receive by allowing yourself to relax can be priceless. There is nothing wrong with zoning out and letting someone else ease away your tight muscles and sooth the non-stop chatter in your brain.

Second, plan to take a friend so you are not facing the experience by yourself. Couples could start with a “his and hers” package. Some spas also offer special getaway packages where you can receive side-by-side massages, facials and body scrubs with your friends.

Third, you need to decide what kind of spa is best for your first visit. If a package deal with several services like a facial, massage and aromatherapy is too big a first step, start with a facial at a local day spa. If you can’t face a dark room with soothing music lying under a sheet, then try a chair massage. Many spas, malls, airports and even county fairs have vendors offering 10-15 minute mini-massages. You don’t have to take your clothes off or subject yourself to a dark room with soothing music to get a taste of the very real benefits of massage. Once you are over your initial fear, expand the range of services you try. Many not only feel good, but have actual physical benefits.

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Facials increase circulation bringing beneficial nutrients and oxygen to the skin. The use of steam and the application of warm compresses may help reduce tension resulting in a temporary reduction of stress and blood pressure. Manipulation of the skin around the neck and chest may also stimulate the lymph nodes, which reduces the retention of fluids in the face and upper body. Mudpacks and mineral baths may sooth skin problems or offer some relief to those with osteoarthritis.

Massage therapy has been documented in various forms for thousands of years and was probably used by our ancestors back to the beginning of time for relief of sore muscles. The therapeutic benefits of massage has been touted throughout the ages by practitioners from ancient India to Rome.

Presently, the Global Spa Summit is compiling evidence-based data to build an archive of existing research and to promote ongoing research in the value of spa treatments. Recent medical documentation and studies from organizations like the Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are also developing medical data related to the benefits of various spa modalities

Now that you are ready to SPA, pick the type of spa that fits your needs. A day spa is often associated with a nail and hair salon. A resort spa generally is one amenity available while on a vacation or trip. A destination spa is just that, a destination. This spa’s sole purpose is to immerse you in a relaxing, healthy cocoon for the length of your stay. Then there are medical spas that provide treatments done under a doctor’s supervision.

Now that you are ready to go do some homework, pay attention to your medical issues, and pick a place to SPA!

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Five of Mesquite’s news and magazine editors gathered in late July to select images that best represented Gold Butte among the entries in the “Go for Gold Butte” art and photo contest. Images will be used to design publicity and posters for Mesquite’s Gold Butte Days Festival, October 12-13, and create the face of Gold Butte that the world can see.

Gold Butte Days Festival was the inspiration of David Bly, former editor of the Desert Valley Times. David, a gifted photographer and dedicated outdoorsman, spent many days in the remote reaches of the Gold Butte area south of Mesquite. An avid naturalist, David loved the wide open lands of Gold Butte. He often said it was Gold Butte that drew him to Mesquite. He understands the allure of this huge expanse of open public land with incredible geologic features and a rich prehistoric and historic past. Gold Butte is a pristine corner of Nevada that has been shielded from the crush of civilization by its natural boundaries and the minimal water sources in its heartland. The area stands as a natural wonder and a potential economic asset to Mesquite.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Anne Miranda, embraced David’s idea. In 2011, the Chamber installed a Gold Butte display to introduce visitors to this treasure. The Chamber’s Gold Butte Room features some of Bly’s spectacular shots of striking red rock terrain and desert flowers. It offers fliers, maps and activities information compiled by Friends of Gold Butte. By visually capturing the imagination of visitors, the Chamber encourages them to spend more time and discover the real beauties of Mesquite and, indeed, Nevada.

Gold Butte Days Festival is planned as a celebration of Mesquite’s outdoor activities and beautiful surroundings. By bringing people together for a day in downtown Mesquite to enjoy music, art and vendor booths, reminiscing about days of the old west, and treasuring the casual pace of our great town, Gold Butte Days Festival will do everybody good. The town can establish itself as Gold Butte’s commercial gateway; it can supply outdoor gear, food, gas, and the creature comforts of a soft hotel bed and swimming pool for the modern outdoor-types that come for hiking, exploring and solitude, plus magnificent photo-ops in backcountry accessible only on foot. Mesquite’s stores can outfit families who enjoy camping, cookouts, and ATV rides.

Virgin Valley Artists Association organized the Gold Butte art and photo contest to gather favorite views from those who have experienced the area. Photographers brought rare photos of desert tortoises and scenes of red rocks, flowers and sunsets. Artists’ interpretations of Native American petroglyphs and stark mountains vied with stylized desert scenes. Photos of strange wind-eroded rock formations hinted at the mystique of Gold Butte. The judges struggled to pick favorites from among the many choices. When the judging was done, all concluded that one scene never says it all—visiting Gold Butte is the only way to experience its beauty.

Getting to Gold Butte is often a puzzling adventure for the uninformed. A visit to the Gold Butte Room at the Chamber office can provide a good introduction to the area. It must be understood that Gold Butte has “no improvements” such as gas stations or restrooms. But by taking a map or GPS, lots of drinking water, and other basic outdoor supplies, tourists driving ordinary passenger cars can travel the paved Gold Butte Back Country Byway about 20 miles into Gold Butte. At that point, beautiful rock formations, seasonal wildflowers, cacti, and the remains of a CCC rock dam make memorable photos. Spending as little as three hours can provide a stunning experience.

Word of caution: day trippers should watch the time and return to Mesquite well before sunset. It is always wise to leave word with friends or hotel personnel mentioning plans to take the paved road to Gold Butte and ask them to call authorities if you don’t return by dark. Be sure to check in with them when you return. For the adventurers who drive a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle, a well-planned foray into Gold Butte can be the trip of a lifetime. This article is too brief to outline preparations needed for desert outings, but suffice it

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to say that a great trip can go bad if not carefully prepared for extreme elements, There is an abundance of information online concerning such travel, and our local stores carry all needed gear. Bywords of backcountry travel are “be prepared” and “leave no trace.” Start out early and stay on designated roads; there are at least 500 miles of roads and trails open to motor vehicles travel, but many are suitable only for ATVs. Enjoy it all, and take away only photos and memories of Gold Butte’s magnificent countenance. The images of a Gold Butte adventure will be etched in your heart.

And the artwork and photos? Watch for judge’s favorites on the posters and publicity announcing Gold Butte Days Festival, October 12-13, and stop by the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery during the month of September to view the “Desert Treasures” exhibition. It includes the art and photos that have put a face on Gold Butte.

The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Gold Butte Room is located at 12 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite NV. Phone (702) 346-2902. Hours 10:00 am-4:30 pm M-F. Website: www.mesquite-chamber.com

The Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery is located at 15 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite NV. Phone (702) 346-1338.Hours 10:00 am-4:00 pm, M-Sat.Website: www.mesquitefineartscenter.com.No admission fee.

Buckshot and I were looking for something to do, something different than our usual adrenaline inducing activities, and we’d heard so much about Gold Strike Hot Springs in Black Canyon that we decided to give it a shot.

I told my buddy Buckshot, “Hey, I heard it’s only about 4 miles, we can do this no problem!” Well, in reality, it’s about 6 miles because we didn’t stop at the first hot springs, which were pretty dried up, we continued on to the bigger and better hot springs, and then eventually down to the Colorado River itself. But I’m getting ahead of myself….

We started off chipper and happy, easily walking through the gravel and sand, downhill and laughing and talking. Then we came to what appeared to be the end of the trail, with nowhere to go but off a cliff. Luckily, we spotted our “Golden Brick Road” when we noticed markers left by previous explorers…arrows and rocks stacked to show us the way.

There was some rock scrambling involved, including going backwards down some rocks using ropes that are in place on the trail. The Gold Strike Hot Springs were nice, but since it was a rather warm day, we decided to continue the hike down to the mighty Colorado River. Once there, we relaxed and cooled off a little before deciding it was time to head back.

We weren’t so chipper on the way back because, obviously, it was all up hill this time and we were tired and hot from our adventure. But, being rather competitive and ‘manly,’ we started off at a brisk pace, passing people going too slow ahead of us, in our rush to prove to each what great shape we were in.

By the time we made it to the gravel and sand part of the trail it felt like a Walk of Shame because we were hot, tired and were pretty sure we’d never make it to the car...but of course, neither one of us voiced our discomfort to the other. I’m happy to report that we made it to the car, and eventually home, where we used cold packs and relaxing activities like watching TV from the comfort of our recliners to recover.

I highly recommend this trip, but definitely do it in the cooler months. Remember to take plenty of water and pay close attention to the trails you take so you can find your way back out. You can reach the trailhead by taking US 93 South towards Hoover Dam, take Exit #2-Highway 172. Take a right off the exit, and then a left.

For more exciting adventures, and to win free adventures, visit www.awesomeadventuresnews.com.

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Ribbon Cuttings

Envy Nightclub and Lounge792 W. Pioneer Blvd.(702) 346-9000

College of Southern NevadaNursing Lab

140 North Yucca Street(702) 346-2485

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403 Paradise Pkwy, Mesquite, NV

www.golfwolfcreek.com

Open Daily for Breakfast & Lunch 6am-5pm

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Hugo’s

555 Highland Dr.Behind the Virgin River Hotel

Italian Cuisine

Fine Wine & SpiritsDaily specials

Enjoy the finest of foods in our casual atmosphere

(702)346-2855

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2:00 pmDinner Mon-Sat 4:30 to 8:30 pm

Closed Sunday

Serving Wild Caught Seafood,Steak, Fresh Chicken & Veal

Hormone and Preservative Free

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The 1880 Grille is where friends and families come to enjoy in

true pioneer style, fresh home cooked meals and a casual relaxed

atmosphere. Our menu is already known for its daily homemade

soups, crisp salads, large 1880 wings, tender French dip and of course

the most delicious sandwich in Mesquite, the 1880 Burger.

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS – 11-6pm

THURS – Happy Hour & Dinner 4-8pm

FRI & SAT – Early Bird Dinner Specials 4-6pm

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Virgin Valley Artists Association invites young people ages 8 to 15 to enroll for free “Get Smart With Art” classes that will be offered starting September 15. Enrollment is first come, first served for the nine-month series of classes. Classes are offered for 8 to 11 year-olds, and 12 to 15 year-olds, each meeting from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, once a month, on alternating Saturdays through the school year. Enrollment forms are available at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery at 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call (702) 346-1338 or visit the Gallery for more information.

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Hotels / MotelsBest Western Mesquite390 N. Sandhill Blvd.(702) 346-7444

CasaBlanca Resort CasinoGolf-Spa950 W. Mesquite Blvd.(702) 346-7529

Eureka Casino Hotel275 Mesa Blvd.(702) 346-4600

Holiday Inn Express & Suites1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.(702) 346-2200

Highland Estates Resort555 Highland Drive(702) 346-0871

Siegel Suites580 Mesa Blvd.(702) 346-4700

Valley Inn Motel791 W. Mesquite Blvd.(702) 346-5281

Virgin River Hotel Casino100 E. Pioneer Blvd.(702) 346-7777

Meetings & Support GroupsAlcoholics AnonymousSharing & Caring AA Groups150 N. Yucca, Room #18(Spanish Speaking Meetings)(702) 346-6315(435) 215-8653

Al-Anon Family Group150 N. Yucca, Room #18Jan – (702) 533-3960Lynn – (928) 347-5478

American Legion3rd Tuesday – 7 pmFalcon Ridge Hotel1030 W. Pioneer Blvd

Highland ManorCare Giver Support ServiceMesquite Senior Center2nd & 4th Tuesday - 2-3pm102 West Old Mill Rd.Terra Shreve (702) 346-7666

Child Protective Services Hotline(702) 399-0081

City Council Meetings2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 5 pmCity Hall (Upstairs)(702) 346-5295

Clark County RuralDemocratic Caucus(702) 715-8403

Desert DamesDoris Groene(702) 345-5167

Desert Fox Flyers Radio Control Flying Club(702) 346-3788

Exchange Club of MesquiteTuesdays – 12:00 noonMesa View Hospital(702) 346-6633

Greater Mesquite Arts FoundationMesquite Campus(702) 346-1232

Knights of Columbus1st Tuesday – 6:15 pmFalcon Ridge Hotel1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.

Kokopelli ATV ClubCharlie – (702) 345-3672

League of Women Voters2nd Saturday – 10 amVeterans Centerinfo@lwvm.org

Mesquite AreaChamber of Commerce12 W. Mesquite Blvd., Ste 107(702) 346-2902

Mesquite Arts Council For the Performing Arts150 N. Yucca, Suite 23(702) 346-2787www.mesquiteartscouncil.com

Mesquite Cancer Help Society2nd Tuesday – 2:30 pm150 N. Yucca, Room #36(702) 346-0622

Mesquite High Rollers Motorcycle Club(702) 346-3440

Mesquite Parkinson’s Support GroupCharlene Lustig(702) 346-6500

Mesquite Republican Women2nd Wednesday – 5 pm840 Hafen Ln (Veterans Center)Alice Boyd (702) 346-0695

Mesquite Rotary ClubTuesdays – 12:00 noonNevada Bank & TrustRon Bird – (702) 346-7025

Mesquite Sunrise RotaryThursdays – 7:30 amMesquite PlayoffsJacque Hart – (702) 345-8665

Red Hat Divas of MesquiteChapter 25712 Red Hat SocietySandi Sorenson(702) 345-6770

Republicans Team NevadaVictory Office355 W. Mesquite Blvd unit C-80Contact: Blake Garfield(702) 245-4126

VFW Post2nd Thursday– 6:30 pmVeterans CenterHarold Straley, Commander(702) 346-3268

Vietnam Veterans of AmericaVeterans Center840 Hafen Lnwww.vamesquite.org(702) 345-3361

Virgin Valley Amateur Radio ClubFire Station #2 (at the Airport)Charlie Lum Kee (702) 345-4646

Virgin Valley Community Food BankMondays Only3 pm – 5:30 pmThrift Store, M-F 9 am – 4 pm,Sat 9am – 1 pm107 First South(702) 346-0900

Virgin Valley Family Services312 W. Mesquite Blvd.Se Habla Espanol(702) 346-7277

Golf Courses

Beaver Dam Lodge(928) 347-2222

Canyons (Oasis GC)(702) 346-7820

CasaBlanca(702) 346-6764

Conestoga(702) 346-4292

Coyote Willows(702) 345-3222

Falcon Ridge(702) 346-6363

Palmer (Oasis GC)(702) 346-7820

Palms(702) 346-4067

Wolf Creek(702) 346-1670

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Virgin Valley Theater Group3rd Tuesday – 6 pmMesquite Campus, Room #19Teri – (702) 533-8546

We Care For Animals1st Thursday – 6 pm(702) 346-3326www.wecareforanimals.org

City Information

City Hall(702) 346-5295

City Jail500 Hillside Drive(702) 346-6925

Animal Control(702) 346-5268

Building Department(702) 346-2835

Justice Court(702) 346-5298

Municipal Court(702) 346-5291

Fire DepartmentEmergency – 911Fire Administration Office(702) 346-2690

Police Department Emergency – 911Non-emergency(702) 346-6911

Senior Center102 W. Old Mill Road(702) 346-5290

Recreation Center(702) 346-8732

Mesquite Fine Arts Center & Gallery15 W. Mesquite Blvd.(702) 346-1338www.mesquitefineartscenter.com

Virgin Valley Heritage Museum35 W. Mesquite Blvd.(702) 346-5705

Worship

Calvary Chapel of Mesquite(702) 346-7583

Christian Community Church(702) 346-2698

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-Day Saints(702) 346-8888

First Baptist Church(702) 346-7061

Graceway Alliance(702) 346-8667

La Virgen De GuadalupeCatholic Church(702) 346-7065

Living Waters Fellowship Church(702) 346-8558

Mesquite Christian Center(702) 346-5164

Mesquite Lutheran Church(702) 346-5811

Mesquite United Methodist Church(702) 346-4663

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church(702) 346-3390 or 346-0503

River Valley Bible Church(702) 346-0339

Valley Presbyterian Church(702) 346-5683

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2DA9Z 51 Ace Hardware 56Advanced Hearing & Balance 33All Pros Real Estate Sharon Szarzi 55Baird Painting 55Bank of Nevada 57Bellas Pizza 52Brothers Grill 53C & K Shutters 27Canyon Media 26Checks n’ Mail 51Clark County Rural Democratic Caucus 55College of Southern Nevada 59Conestoga 54Coyote Willows Golf Club 23Cucina Italiana 53Classy Closets / Kitchen Encounters 30Del Webb Sun City Inside Back CoverDesert Oasis Spa 37Desert Pain Management 31Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists 31Eagle Appliance Service 56Elite Shredding 56Enterprise Carpet Care 58Envy Nightclub and Lounge 22Eureka Hotel Casino Inside Front CoverFarmers Insurance Bill Mitchell 59Five Star Vein 37From the Top School of Dance 56Golden West Restaurant & Casino 53Guns & Guitars 55Hangey’s Custom Upholstery 55Have Boutique Will Travel 50Heritage Electric 56High Desert Design 23Highland Manor 9Historic Beaver Dam Lodge, Golf 22Hues & Vues 33Hugo’s Hilltop 53Iceberg Air Conditioning & Heating 58Karls Pest Control 55Klasik Kloset 51Kokopelli 45La De Paws 51Long Drivers of America Back CoverLong Drivers of America Schedule 7Mesa View Hospital 35

Mesquite Home Theater 27Mesquite Lock Doc 57 Mesquite Lutheran Childcare 55Mesquite Playoffs 52Mesquite Self Storage 58Mesquite Tile & Flooring 30Mesquite Veterinary Clinic 56Mesquite Womens Clinic 23Mr Pawn 33Nini’s Hair & Nails 57Oasis Chiropractic Center 57Oasis Golf Club 58Pampered Pooches 58Peggy Sue’s Diner 54Premier Properties Michelle Hampsten 17Premier Properties Clyde Steyee 55Premier Properties Geno Withelder 56Quality 1 Realty Angela Brooks-Reese 1Quality 1 Realty Bret Lower 57Quality 1 Realty Patty Brooks 57Quality 1 Realty Beverly Rineck 59Rager & Sons Refridgeration 56Ready Golf & Gear 22Redd Hills Cinema 8 37Reliance Connects 6Remax Cindy Risinger 49Rob Krieger Golf/Instruction 58Rooster Cottage 51Royal Water Systems 47Samurai 21 52Santa Fe Ceramics 57 Servpro 50Silver Rider 64Sips & Dips Coffee House 53Southwest Spirit 47Spirit Wind 58State Farm 50Stephens Hair & Boutique 51Sun City Deb Parsley 57Travel Connection 43Virgin Valley Artists Association 59Virgin Valley Dental 2Virgin Valley Heritage Museum 51Virgin Valley Homecare & Hospice 30Virgin Valley Veterinary Hospital 59Western Exterminator Company 58Wolf Creek Terrace 52

Area Highlights and Local Events

September4th- 29th 10am- 4pm “Desert Treasures” Art Exhibit Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery 15 West Mesquite Blvd. - www.mesquitefineartscenter.com15th 7am- 11am “Walk in Memory” Fundraiser Mesquite Recreation Center 100 West Old Mill Road - www.nvsuicideprevention.org20th- 22nd 7pm- 8pm Radio Gals/ Musical Mesquite Community Theatre 150 N. Yucca Street. - www.mctheatre.net25th 5pm- 7pm City Council Meeting, City Hall 10 East Mesquite Blvd. - www.mesquitenv.com26th 4pm- 6pm Desert Treasures Artist’s Reception, Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery 15 West Mesquite Blvd. - www.mesquitefineartscenter.comOctober9th 5pm- 7pm City Council Meeting, City Hall 10 East Mesquite Blvd. - www.mesquitenv.com12th 4pm- 9pm Gold Butte Days, Yucca Street - North and South www.goldbuttedaysfestival.com12th 7pm Big Band Swing concert, Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca Street. Tickets are available at the box office or at the GMAF booth at the Gold Butte Days Festival13th 9am- 6pm Gold Butte Days, Yucca Street - North and South www.goldbuttedaysfestival.com13th 3pm Big Band Swing concert, Mesquite Community Theatre 7pm Big Band Swing concert, Mesquite Community Theatre 150 N. Yucca Street. - www.mctheatre.net17th- 25th Starting 9am, RE/MAX Long Drive Championship Mesquite Sports and Event Complex Please visit the website for complete schedule of events - www.longdrivers.com23rd 5pm- 7pm City Council Meeting, City Hall 10 East Mesquite Blvd. - www.mesquitenv.com

Every Friday7pm- 12:45am River Lounge Live Country Music, Virgin River Casino For more information please call (877) 438-2929 or visit - www.virginriver.com8pm- 12:45am CasaBlanca Lounge Entertainment, CasaBlanca Casino For more information please call (800) 459-7529 or visit - www.casablancaresort.com6pm- 8pm Stateline Casino Pool Tournament, Stateline Casino8pm- 1am Stateline Casino Karaoke, Stateline Casino For more information please call (702) 346-5752 or visit - wwwstatelinecasinomesquite.com8pm- 3am Eureka Season’s Lounge Entertainment, Eureka Casino For more information please call (702) 346-4600 or visit - www.eurekamesquite.com

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It’s that time of year to start planning to get your flu shots SAV-ON Drugs will be at the Senior Center on September 27th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

October is a busy month here at the Senior Center. For up to date parties and information contact the Senior Center.

Mobile Service Office: The MSO will be at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 9am to 3pm. If you have any questions please feel free to contact at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office at (702) 878-7918.

Craft and Yard Sale: Planned for November, if interested in having a booth please contact Krissy at (702) 346-5290.

Thanksgiving Dinner will be held this year on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, so mark your calendars!

~ For Senior Trips please stop by for our current Newsletter ~

Mesquite Senior Center Happenings

E-Mail: silverrider@mesquiteweb.com

Destinations Drop Off DepartingGreyhound 9:40 2:00K-Mart Mall 9:35 1:55St. George Temple 9:40 1:50Target Shopping 9:50 1:45Red Rock Commons 9:55 1:40Zion Outlet Mall 10:00 1:35Red Cliff Mall 10:05 1:30Costco 10:10 1:25Wal-Mart Shopping 10:15 1:20Kohl’s Shopping 10:20 1:15All Times are Nevada

6:00Gas Station 8:45 am Gas Station 4:45 pm or sooner

Departing3:45 pm3:30 pm3:15 pm3:00 pm

Suggested Donation $10.00

Mesquite Senior Center,102 W. Mill Road - Mesquite

For more information on all events and activities, please call (702) 346-5290

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Dream Kitchen Package for $0*

*Residency requirements at this community require that at least one resident of household must be 55 years of age or older, and additional restrictions apply. Some residents may be younger than 55. Homeowner association fees required. Images are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be an actual representation of a specific community, neighborhood, or any completed improvements being offered. This material shall not constitute a valid offer in any state where prior registration is required if void by law. Models do not reflect racial preference. Appliance upgrade offer are valid on purchase agreements accepted by Del Webb from 8/1/2012 until 10/31/12 at Sun City Mesquite only and are subject

to change or withdrawal at any time without notice. Appliance upgrade offer includes upgrades for Whirlpool Deluxe Upgrade pkg (dishwasher, microwave, range or cooktop/double wall ovens) Whirlpool Side-by-Side E-Star Refrigerator Front Loading Washer/Dryer package, w/pull-out Drawer Pedestals. The standard package of included appliances, and the upgrade model, are types, a manufacturer and models selected by Del Webb, vary by home, and Del Webb reserves the right to substitute or modify the types, manufacturer or models offered at any time without notice. Approximate retail value of this offer varies by home purchased. This offer may affect the amount of loan for which a buyer may be eligible, check with your lender for details. Some conditions, limitations, and restrictions apply. Offer may not be redeemed for cash or equivalent and no substitutions are available. If other promotions or discounts are available for the home purchased, the value of those promotions or discounts will be reduced by the retail value of this offer. See sales associate for details. Any unused amount of credits is the property of Del Webb, and may not be applied to purchase price. Loan must be for a primary residence. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. All loans are subject to underwriting and loan qualifications of the lender. Pulte Mortgage LLC is an Equal Opportunity Lender. License #1162, 8345 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113, (702) 457-4250, NMLS Entity Identifier # 1791. Some conditions, limitations, and restrictions apply. See a sales associate for details. This material shall not constitute a valid offer in any state where prior registration is required or if void by law. ©2012 Pulte Home Corporation. All rights reserved. 08/08/12

1300 Flat Top Mesa Dr Mesquite NV, 89034(702) 345-3993 DelWebb.com/Offers

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